Briogeo blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Conditioner

EWG scientists reviewed the Briogeo blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Conditioner product label collected on April 16, 2020 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Briogeo blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Conditioner is 4.
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Data last updated: April 2020
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity 

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity 

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions 

Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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None
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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None
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None
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Fair
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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None
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Limited
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None
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ETHYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE METHACRYLATE/ HYDROXYETHYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER
Appeared as: ETHYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE METHACRYLATE/HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN COPOLYMER |
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Limited
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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.
Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.
For more information visit: http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol*, Stearyl Alcohol*, Propanediol*, Brassica Alcohol*, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*, Isopropyl Myristate*, Maltodextrin*, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biotin, Tocopheryl Acetate*, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Cetyl Esters*, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Glycerin*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Lauryl Pyrrolidone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Directions from packaging:
After shampooing, apply starting from the ends and working your way up to the scalp. Do not over condition, especially if you have fine hair. Let the conditioner sit for 15 seconds and then thoroughly rinse.
Warnings from packaging:
Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes. For external use only.
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